In small groups, discuss Steinbeck's speech. How does he define "good literature?"
As a class, brainstorm ideas on the board.
Assignment
In an essay, evaluate Of Mice and Menby considering how well the novel meets the qualities of literature as outlined by John Steinbeck's Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech. Use evidence from both texts to support your opinion. [[../../file/view/steinbeck+writing+evaluation+task.docx|steinbeck writing evaluation task.docx]] [[../../file/view/Graphic+Organizer-+steinbeck+essay.docx|Graphic Organizer- steinbeck essay.docx]]
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Essential Questions: What is "good literature?" According to this definition, is Of Mice and Men an example of "good literature?"
Read and annotate John Steinbeck's acceptance speech for the 1962 Nobel Prize for Literature.Think and Discuss
In small groups, discuss Steinbeck's speech. How does he define "good literature?"As a class, brainstorm ideas on the board.
Assignment
In an essay, evaluate Of Mice and Menby considering how well the novel meets the qualities of literature as outlined by John Steinbeck's Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech. Use evidence from both texts to support your opinion.Writing Practice
Complete the graphic organizer for your essay!